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Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms in a Jamaican Population

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DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.167
Pages: 
32-5
Synopsis: 
This study showed that the prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) symptoms in Jamaican subjects within the previous year was 71.1%. Weekly symptoms were present in 18.6% with moderate or greater severity in 11.7%. The most common and bothersome symptom was heartburn. Nocturnal symptoms occurred in 17.8%. In persons with GERD symptoms, 24.2% (P= 0.000) saw a doctor and 38.6% took medication (p<0.0001).

ABSTRACT

Objective: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common conditions seen in general medical practice, which is associated with an impaired quality of life. This study determined the prevalence of GERD symptoms in a Jamaican population

Accepted: 
11 Jul, 2016
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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2016
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